UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 128
- Format
- LP, Album
Bill ColemanSwingin' In London
Vinyl pressings
Swingin' In London
by Bill Coleman · 1972
15 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
Swingin' In London was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Swingin' In London
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 128
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2460128 A//1 420 11 2 04Runout side 1
2460128 B//1 420 11 3 04Runout side 2
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 2460 128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Polydor Label
- Runout / matrix
2460 128 A //1∇420 11 2Runout Side A
2460 128 B //1∇420 11 2Runout Side B
Europe
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30127
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30127-A₁Runout side A etched
BLP 30127-B₁Runout side B etched
(BLP 30127-A)Matrix label side A
(BLP 30127-B)Matrix label side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Freedom BLP 30 127Freedom BLP 30.127
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30127 A A1Runout side A, stamped
BLP 30127 B A1Runout side B, stamped
BLP 30.127 ALabel side A
BLP 30.127 BLabel side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL 278.086
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 30127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Freedom BLP 30 127 / Freedom BLP 30.127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 441-4 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 441-4 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL128LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL128LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon J-4285 / Black Lion Records J-4285LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Europe | Black Lion Records BLP 60141LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records 127.019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bill Coleman6:16
- A2But Not For Me4:24
- A3Pound Horn5:00
- A4Sunday4:45
- B1For All We Know5:30
- B2Satin Doll4:55
- B3For Max6:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swingin' In London are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Swingin' In London are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1989.
When was Swingin' In London first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Black Lion Records 2460 128.
How do I tell if my copy of Swingin' In London is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460 128, BLP 30127, BLP 30 127, BL 278.086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swingin' In London on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.